Winter Sports Travel Insurance Policy Review

19 Nov 2015 by Olga Brighton

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It is undeniable that the winter season is associated with skiing, snowboarding or other active sports which have become increasingly popular with both young and old travellers alike. Thousands of tourists annually choose ski resorts over the sunny beaches to celebrate the coming of the New Year.

However, you should always understand the basic risks. Unpredictable weather conditions, accidents on the slopes and travelling with expensive professional equipment – all these factors increse the need for obtaining an appropriate Winter Sports cover in case of an unexpected mishap and things don’t turn out quite as planned.

Snowboarding winter sports

Globelink International have designed a perfect travel insurance policy to cover people on their winter vacations. Whether you are skiing, snowboarding, or indulging in another winter sports activity, we at Globelink will cover you for your ski equipment, and compensate you if your resort is closed due to lack of snow.

Winter Sports cover is available for everyone aged up to 65 years and it can easily be included in an Annual Multi Trip policy. The prices start from £ for one adult aged up to 50 and travelling across Europe for up to 17 days.

What you get:

  • Everybody aged under 65 and taking the 45 days or over Annual Multi Trip travel insurance will get 17 days Winter Sports insurance free of charge
  • Accidental loss, theft or damage to your personal or rented ski equipment is covered for up to £500 in total
  • If you lose your own equipment or get it stolen or damaged in transit, you will receive daily benefit of up to £20
  • If your ski resort is closed for more than 12 hours, you will get cover towards transport costs to an alternative resort of up to £200 in total
  • You have cover for unused ski pack/pass following illness, injury or even if you lose your lift pass – up to £400 in total
  • Emergency medical expenses section of this policy includes helicopter rescue if medically necessary – up to £10,000,000 in total
Emergency rescue

Please, note that Winter Sports travel insurance is available for all residents of the United Kingdom or other European Union countries.

Don’t risk ruining your winter break by not taking out travel insurance. Give yourself peace of mind and enjoy the slopes knowing that you are properly insured for a mishaps. The frustration of lost equipment or a closed resort can be alleviated with Globelink International. Why not take us with you on the next winter sports adventure?

Read also: What Should You Look for in Travel Insurance for Your Winter Trip?

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